The expenses that you will incur as an international student is essentially an investment that you are making for your future. So, while you are doing your financial planning, it is also important to consider the return on investment, especially if you are going to be working in Canada. That said, these are the costs of studying in Brampton.

Depending on lifestyle choices,monthly living costs in Brampton are estimated at around CAD 2,100 (not including tuition). For example:
– Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages CAD 2,060/month (outside centre ~CAD 1,631)
– Utilities, groceries, transit, and internet add significantly—typical monthly estimates: groceries ~CAD 300, utilities ~CAD 235, transit ~CAD 141.50, entertainment ~CAD 145.
Your cost of accommodation depends on whether you choose to share a room or if you choose to live on campus. Moreover, it is important to budget for student health insurance and some entertainment expenses while living abroad.

While it is deemed more affordable than the major cities of Canada, let us also talk about the realities of being an Indian student in Brampton. As an entire nation, Canada is facing a severe housing shortage and an economic inflation that has left many reeling with its impact. Smaller cities like Brampton, which have a large immigrant population are affected with the increasing influx of international students.
There is heavy competition for part-time, low-skill jobs and for finding accommodation. It has also led to a few landlords illegally renting out their spaces where students are forced to share accommodation. This is not meant to scare you away from Brampton colleges but to prepare you for the challenges that you might face. The current economic situation has directly resulted in an increased cost of living which has to be factored in, when budgeting your higher education in Brampton.
Note: In early 2024, the Canadian government imposed a two-year cap on new international student visas—reducing them by 35%, to 364,000—to ease housing and infrastructure pressures.